MEDICATION TIPS

Lovenox

Now that you have started Lovenox, there are a couple of things you will want to watch out for while on this medication. Because it is a blood thinner, if you experience the following symptoms please call your doctor right away:

• Dark or red colored stools or urine

• Uncontrolled bleeding

• Report any falls or injuries

• Red rash under skin

• Vomiting blood

• Tingling or numbness in lower limbs or muscular weakness

• Excessive bruising

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**You will notice minor bruising in the area you give yourself the shot. This is normal**

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Below is a great resources you can use to read more about Lovenox and also how to administer this injection.

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A Patient’s Guide to Enoxaparin (Lovenox®) PDF

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